1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1959 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1959 Cadillac 62 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1954 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1954 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1959 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Allard | Cadillac |
| Model | Palm Beach | 62 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 79 L |
